[General Features]
Yu Kurosaki KOKUSEN-EI series beautifully light KUROUCHI(light black finished) & unique TSUCHIME(hammered) texture which conjures numerous fireworks with a core of Blue Paper Super (Aogami Super) Steel which provides a better hardness of approx.65 HRC for excellent edge retention. "EI" in the product name means its sharp-pointed shape - "EI (sharp)" or "EIJIN (sharp knife)" in Japanese.
The handles on these knives are Half Rounded Octagonal Ebony wood that recalls the images of Japanese tradition.(Please be noted that the ferrule is a natural product that may possibly be different from the image in color.)
- Manufacturer : Kurosaki Knife Manufacturing Inc. (JAPAN)
- Blade Steel Type : Blue Paper Super (Aogami Super) Core, Clad Stainless Steel
- Hardness Rockwell C scale : 64-65
- Handle Material : Octagonal Ebony wood
- Knife Type : Petty Knife(Utility)
- Blade Length : 130mm (5.1in.)
- Total Length : 263mm (10.4in.)
- Weight : 75g
- Blade Edge : Double edged (available for both left and right-handed)
- Brand NEW
- Made in JAPAN
| Item No. | Item Name | Blade Length | Total Length | Weight | Blade Edge |
| KR-BS-KOKUSEN-EI-SL270-EB8N | Slicer(Sujihiki) | 270mm (10.6in.) | 428mm (16.9in.) | 168g | Double edged |
| KR-BS-KOKUSEN-EI-SL240-EB8N | Slicer(Sujihiki) | 240mm (9.4in.) | 395mm (15.6in.) | 143g | Double edged |
| KR-BS-KOKUSEN-EI-CH270-EB8N | Gyuto Knife | 270mm (10.6in.) | 435mm (17.1in.) | 203g | Double edged |
| KR-BS-KOKUSEN-EI-CH240-EB8N | Gyuto Knife | 240mm (9.4in.) | 405mm (15.9in.) | 183g | Double edged |
| KR-BS-KOKUSEN-EI-CH210-EB8N | Gyuto Knife | 210mm (8.3in.) | 363mm (14.3in.) | 148g | Double edged |
| KR-BS-KOKUSEN-EI-CH180-EB8N | Gyuto Knife | 180mm (7.1in.) | 325mm (12.8in.) | 125g | Double edged |
| KR-BS-KOKUSEN-EI-SA170-EB8N | Santoku Knife | 170mm (6.7in.) | 315mm (12.4in.) | 128g | Double edged |
| KR-BS-KOKUSEN-EI-BK165-EB8N | Bunka Knife | 165mm (6.5in.) | 315mm (12.4in.) | 128g | Double edged |
| KR-BS-KOKUSEN-EI-VG165-EB8N | Nakiri(Vegetable) | 165mm (6.5in.) | 310mm (12.2in.) | 165g | Double edged |
| KR-BS-KOKUSEN-EI-PT150-EB8N | Petty Knife(Utility) | 150mm (5.9in.) | 280mm (11.0in.) | 79g | Double edged |
| KR-BS-KOKUSEN-EI-PT130-EB8N | Petty Knife(Utility) | 130mm (5.1in.) | 263mm (10.4in.) | 75g | Double edged |
*** The images in this page are of the sample products. Color, weight, pattern and size may differ because each product is handmade.
*** Please be noted that it may take a few months to restock if the item should not be available, because this series is made-to-order by skilled blacksmiths.
[about Yu Kurosaki]
Yu Kurosaki makes very sharp kitchen knives with unique & stylish design on his blades.
His knives are not only super practical, great looking but also demonstrates some of the best traditional Japanese forging technique.
He is still eager to innovate new design and materials to pursue his ideals. We recommend you to try his piece of work.
"Echizen" is the historical area in Fukui prefecture, including Takefu city, as one of Japanese important knife capitals.
The kitchen knives made in the Echizen is called Echizen Uchi Hamono. The art of making Japanese kitchen knives has a history of about 700 years.
Echizen Uchi Hamono is designated as "Traditional Crafts" by the Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry.
Most of countries in the world is likely to be available for our shipment. We have a lot of delivery experience to the listed countries.
FedEx and EMS(Japan Post) are now available for Faster and more Secure delivery for your country.
Please check the expected delivery time >> JapanPost | FedEx | DHL
- The tracking number by Japan Post can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.track-trace.com/post" or "here"
- The tracking number by FedEx can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.fedex.com/en-jp/home.html"
- Please be noted the following in advance, because FedEx has a few requirement in some countries.
(1) In the U.S. and Canada, delivery to any PO Box is unavailable by FedEx. If your address contains PO Box, we may ship through Japan Post.
Or "FedEx Ship Center" can substitute for "PO Box" to pick up your parcel. Check your nearest Center and use the address when ordering items.
(2) In Russia, delivery to any personal address is often unavailable. If your address is not enterprise, we may ship through Japan Post.
(3) FedEx Express (Connect Plus) is available to countries listed by FedEx, alternative to FedEx Priority & Economy shipping services.
If it gets available to your country, FedEx Express is autonatically applied to the shipping service of your order instead without prior notice.
(4) If you select one of FedEx shipping services, we may ship your order by an equivalent service such as DHL Express for certain reasons.
- The tracking number by DHL can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.logistics.dhl/jp-en/home.html"
- Please be noted the following in advance.
(1) In the U.S. and Canada, delivery to any PO Box is unavailable by DHL. If your address contains PO Box, we may ship through Japan Post.
(2) In Russia, delivery to any personal address is often unavailable. If your address is not enterprise, we may ship through Japan Post.
(3) If you select DHL Express, we may ship your order by an equivalent service such as FedEx Priority or FedEx Express for certain reasons.
